FigJam vs tldraw
FigJam
figma.com
tldraw
tldraw.comSide by side
| Figure | FigJam | tldraw |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online whiteboards | 9.4 (#3) | 8.0 (#24) |
| Spec score · Online Whiteboard Tools | 9.3 (#4) | 7.6 (#42) |
| Spec score · Design Collaboration Software | 9.4 (#2) | 7.5 (#24) |
| Spec score · Collaborative Whiteboard Software | 9.2 (#4) | 7.7 (#23) |
| AI | FigJam advertises AI assistance and diagram generation for coding-agent projects and brainstorms. | The AI integration docs describe using language models to read the canvas and create shapes on it. |
| Collaboration | FigJam supports audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. | The sync library supports simultaneous editing, live cursors, viewport following, and cursor chat. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2022 |
| Integrations | The official product page names Asana, Jira and GitHub integrations, while the integrations catalog also lists Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. | The SDK can use other real-time data backends; the docs name Liveblocks as one example. |
| Intended users | Figma describes FigJam as a collaborative tool for teams and says users do not need prior knowledge of design tools. | The SDK is presented for teams building their own canvas products, including whiteboards, visual workflows, and custom canvas tools. |
| Security | Figma says it has a SOC 2 Type 2 report and certifications including ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019. | The SDK sanitizes SVG files pasted or dropped into the canvas using an allowlist-based sanitizer. |
| Self hosting | Figma describes its services as browser, mobile and desktop SaaS delivered from a hosted multi-tenant environment; no self-hosted FigJam edition is stated. | For production, tldraw sync can be hosted on Cloudflare or integrated into a JavaScript backend that supports WebSockets. |
| Support | Figma offers instant answers through its AI support chatbot and email support for Professional, Organization, and Enterprise plans; it says phone and live-chat support are not offered. | The pricing page says support is available, and the company directs developers to its Discord community for help. |
Plans
FigJam
- StarterFree
- StarterFree
- Professional — Collab seat$3 a month
- Professional Collab seat$3 a month
- Enterprise — Collab seat$5 a month
- Enterprise Collab seat$5 a month
- Organization — Collab seat$5 a month
- Organization Collab seat$5 a month
tldraw
- 100-day trial licenseFree
- Hobby licenseFree
- Commercial licensePriced on request
In their own words
FigJam
FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard for teams to develop ideas, make decisions, and plan work. It supports brainstorming, diagramming, meetings, sprint retrospectives, project planning, and roadmapping. Teams can choose from more than 300 ready-made templates or create their own. FigJam AI can generate templates and visuals, organize sticky notes by theme, and turn board output into action items. Collaboration features include audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. People outside a team or company can join an open session for 24 hours without logging in. Integrations include Asana, Jira, GitHub, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Notion, and Confluence. FigJam is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with an iPad app for gathering inspiration and exploring ideas. The free Starter plan is free and allows unlimited collaborators in three editable files. Paid plans start at $3 a month for a Professional Collab seat.